Fundraising Events Manager – High-Value, Part-Time

Action for Children; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Pension with employer contribution

Staff discounts and Blue Light Card

Job summary

Action for Children is seeking an Events Manager on a Permanent Part-Time contract (17.5 hours per week). You will lead a portfolio of high-value fundraising and stewardship events, building strong relationships with supporters and boards to maximise unrestricted income.

The role collaborates with the Income and Engagement team, manages external suppliers and contracts, and drives events that meet income targets while delivering impact for children in need.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working in the Public or Third Sector in an Events role.
• Experience managing fundraising events with income targets over £100,000 per event.
• Proven ability to develop and steward relationships with senior supporters.
• Experience managing fundraising committees or boards.
• Experience managing external suppliers and contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident presenter able to sell the charity's vision with passion.
• Willingness to work flexibly during busy event periods; TOIL policy applies.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively lead a schedule of events with Income and Engagement to maximise high-value volunteer board and committee-led events and lead the creative development of new fundraising and stewardship event opportunities.
• Develop relationships with high-value volunteer event boards, committee members, senior staff, and senior corporate contacts.
• Develop and implement individual solicitation and stewardship plans for event boards and committees.
• Provide line management and development support within the team to drive performance.
• Be accountable for income targets and expenditure, ensuring ROI for your event portfolio.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder management

Fundraising events

Communication skills

Public/Third Sector experience

Job description

Action for Children is seeking an Events Manager on a Permanent Part-Time contract (17.5 hours per week). You will lead a portfolio of high-value fundraising and stewardship events, building strong relationships with supporters and boards to maximise unrestricted income.

The role collaborates with the Income and Engagement team, manages external suppliers and contracts, and drives events that meet income targets while delivering impact for children in need.